Ken Norton vs Archie Moore

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Dance84, Oct 13, 2020.

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Who wins

  1. Norton Knockout

    38.7%
  2. Norton Decision

    29.0%
  3. Moore Knockout

    25.8%
  4. Moore Decision

    6.5%
  1. Dance84

    Dance84 Unicorn and seastar land Full Member

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    Who takes this one at heavyweight
     
  2. Tom Riddle

    Tom Riddle New Member banned Full Member

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    only he had the power and tendency of doing such **** up
     
  3. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    I’m favoring Moore slightly. Tough match though
     
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    Kamikaze Bye for now! banned Full Member

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    Unforgettable fight experience whoever the winner is, seeing two people utilising the cross guard at the highest level would be a treat indeed how often have we seen that I wonder?
     
  5. Kamikaze

    Kamikaze Bye for now! banned Full Member

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    You have said in the past you believe Ken has the power advantage over Walcott whom had enough power to flatten durable men Moore’s size do you believe that Archie could stand up to that fire power for 12 rounds facing possibly the most skilled HW opponent he’s faced with a brutal body game and a top tier (forward) defence?
     
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  6. Gazelle Punch

    Gazelle Punch Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I’m taking Moore by KO later rounds.
     
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  7. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Yes. But it would be a tough fight. No guarantees either.
     
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  8. Reinhardt

    Reinhardt Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Norton walks through Archie ,Moore doesn't have the firepower to hurt Norton and Ken stops him around 10
     
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  9. Toney F*** U

    Toney F*** U Boxing junkie Full Member

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    That’s what I was thinking, seeing two high level cross guards going at it makes this a very intriguing matchup, but I’d put my money on Norton
     
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  10. Dance84

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    James toney though .......
     
  11. LoadedGlove

    LoadedGlove Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I wouldn't put it past Archie to come out fast and jump on Norton who was a terribly slow starter. If it goes past 3 it's Norton's fight beyond argument but Moore anywhere near his best was a ruthless finisher. I could see him catching Kenny cold.
     
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  12. Fergy

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    Norton by ko. Be a lovely scrap but definitely Ken by ko for me.
     
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  13. Rollin

    Rollin Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Tough fight. I'd favor Norton by sheer size, power, and athleticism, but Moore is the grandmaster of his style an an ocean of boxing knowledge. He might clip Kenny and put him in trouble, but ultimately I don't see him pulling it off more often than not.
     
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  14. ThatOne

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    Kenny either gets massively overrated or underrated. The Old Mongoose is an easy night for Kenny. Big punchers were Kenny's kryptonite and that ain't Archie.
     
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  15. GoldenHulk

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    As chinny as Norton was I don't see him losing to any lightheavyweights.
     
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